Developer- and Publisher-specific Articles: Sega

Sega will be bringing Hatsune back to North America later this year. The digital singer will return this fall in a new title for PS4 and PS Vita, Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X. The rhythm title will feature a world made up of five Clouds that will offer challenges designed around different auras: classic, cool, cute, elegant, and quirky. There will be 30 new and old songs, around 300 costumes, which will affect how players perform in challenges, and a new Concert Editor that adds the role of producer. As producer, players will be able to customize shows by selecting the band’s playlists, modules, and accessories.

The upcoming enhanced re-released of Valkyria Chronicles now has a full website. Character profiles, artwork, a brief history of the game world, and info on the game’s Blitza battle system are all covered. Additional art, screenshots, and videos are slotted to be added later.

Sega has released a new trailer for Yakuza 0. The video coincides with the announcement that the game is also heading to Europe as well as a few clarifications: only the PS4 version is being translated, the game will be available both physically and digitally, and the release is a Sega initiative. Lastly, a rough launch window was revealed for early 2017. For those wanting to check out the latest release, Yakuza 5 is now on sale for 25% off on PSN through April 5.

Sega has released a new video from 7th Dragon III Code: VFD giving an overview of the three different eras that will be visited by players. As the hero’s team takes advantage of Nodens Enterprises’ time-traveling technology to track down True Dragons, they will visit the ancient past, present, and future. Aside from modern Tokyo—well, modern as in 2100—players will go back to ancient Atlantis, with its dangerous lower wards and skilled blacksmiths, and futuristic Eden, a bleak land home three areas.

Degica has announced that their Taito-themed DLC for Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours has gone live on Steam and PSN. Additionally, the Sega-themed packs are scheduled to launch on April 7. The Taito pack includes craft, remixed music, and levels from three different titles: Metal Black, Night Striker, and RayForce. The Sega pack will also feature craft, remixed music, and levels from three different games: Fantasy Star, Galaxy Force II, and Space Harrier. Note that downloadable ships are only playable in downloadable levels. The Taito drops are priced at $4.99 each or $11.99 for a bundle of all three.

Valkyria Chronicles Remastered will be deploying on May 17, according to Sega. The re-release will feature updated visuals for 1080p at 60fps, improved textures, Trophy support, dual language tracks, and all downloadable content. A new combat trailer has also gone live. All launch copies will come in a metal case with art featuring Squad 7.

Sega has released the first images of the art book that will be included with launch copies of 7th Dragon III Code: VFD. The 28-page book will feature the character classes as well as enemies and environments from across all three time periods covered in the upcoming role-playing game.

Degica has announced a new trio of downloadable content add-ons for Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours. In addition to the three previously announced Taito-themed packs, the studio has revealed that three more will be added for various Sega shooters. The Sega set will include ships, levels, and remixed music based on Fantasy Zone, Galaxy Force II, and Space Harrier. The Taito packs, based on Metal Black, Night Striker, and RayForce, is scheduled to go live on March 17. The packs will be available individually for $4.99 or as three-pack bundles for $11.99. Videos for the Taito packs have been made available as well, and posted below.

A new trailer has gone live for Sega’s upcoming role-playing game 7th Dragon III Code: VFD. The latest video highlights the dragons that players will need to hunt down, which will require them going back in time through three different eras. Dragons come in a wide variety, and will require different strategies to defeat. Check out some dragon-slaying action—and a bit of the rocking soundtrack—below.

Bandai Namco has released the launch trailer for Project X Zone 2. The 3DS-exclusive tactical role-playing game features characters from numerous titles across properties from Bandai Namco, Capcom, and Sega. Characters from .hack//, Megaman X, Strider, Tekken, Tales of Vesperia, Virtua Fighter, and more all make an appearance, teaming up to once again save the world.